2021-22 Edmonton Oilers Season
Winnipeg Jets Series Recap
In the first round of the 2021 North Division playoffs, the No. 3 Winnipeg Jets swept the No. 6 Edmonton Oilers in four games. The Oilers took an early lead in Game 1, but the Jets came back to win 4-2. The Oilers then lost Game 2 by a score of 5-1. In Game 3, the Jets scored three goals in the third period to win 6-3. The Oilers were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4 with a 4-1 loss.
Battle of Alberta
In the second round of the playoffs, the Oilers faced off against the Calgary Flames in the first Battle of Alberta in 31 years. The Oilers won the first game of the series 5-3, but the Flames won the second game 5-2. The Oilers then won the third game 4-3 in overtime. The Flames won the fourth game 5-3, and the fifth game 4-1. The Oilers won the sixth game 5-4 in overtime, and the Flames won the seventh game 5-3. The Oilers were eliminated from the playoffs in the second round.
Conclusion
The 2021-22 season was a disappointing one for the Oilers, who were expected to be one of the top teams in the NHL. The Oilers finished the regular season with a record of 49-27-6, good for second place in the Pacific Division. However, the Oilers were unable to find their footing in the playoffs, losing in the second round to the Flames. The Oilers will need to make some changes in the offseason if they want to be a contender in the playoffs next season.
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